Bolosoma [Bolosoma]

Description
Bolosoma is a genus of glass sponges within the family Euretidae, known for their bulbous and sometimes intricately branched body structures. They are characterized by their unique skeletal framework, which is composed of silica. These sponges are found in deep-sea habitats, where they attach to hard substrates. The members of this genus play a crucial role in their ecosystems by providing habitat for various marine organisms.
Species

Transparent Goby [Bolosoma vitreum]
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Baltic Goby [Bolosoma balthicum]
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Artic Goby [Bolosoma arcticum]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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Family |
Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
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Statistics
- Species 3